Hyacinth Macaw Baby

The hyacinth macaw stunning cobalt-blue colouring and massive size will cause anyone to pause and take notice. Bright yellow around the eyes and at the base and the corners of the beak makes the largest of the macaw species appear to be in a perpetual smile. 

Hyacinth macaw have been called the most friendly of the Macaws, and in general, they do seem to take more of an interest in humans than certain other species. Hyacinth macaw If you have the time and space to devote to a Hyacinth Macaw, you may just find that these bright blue beauties are the birds of your dreams.

COMMON NAMES: Hyacinth macaw, blue parrot

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

ADULT SIZE: 40 inches from head to tail, a wingspan of 4 feet, weighing 2.6 to 3.7 pounds

LIFE EXPECTANCY: Can live more than 60 years

Exercise of Hyacinth macaw

With a wingspan that can reach 4 feet, they must be given adequate time to exercise and room for a good stretch. It is a good idea to give a hyacinth a minimum of one to two hours of time each day on a play gym or other safe area per day to maintain their muscles.

These birds also need to chew to maintain their beak and jaws, so plenty of chewable toys are a must for these big beautiful birds. Large toys that can handle the beating of a powerful beak are good choices, as well as toys that have strips or pieces of leather incorporated into them. The bird’s impressive beak evolved to crack open large nuts found, and it is instinctive for them to use it for shredding and chipping at hard objects. 

Special Characteristics 

Hyacinth can quickly become your best friend.

• • They are usually quite docile and easy going, and seem to enjoy learning and human companionship.

• • A Hyacinth Macaw’s beak can snap metal, which means that they must be taught at an early age not to “mouth” their human caregivers — no matter how gently.

• • The best bet for a Hyacinth Macaw is a cage made of stainless steel.

• These big birds need plenty of room to exercise and play, as well as plenty of supervision to make sure they do not get into anything dangerous.